
Courts & Law
‘Warning shot’ fired by guard at wanted Muslim cleric’s U.S. compound
Police said that the suspected intruder fled the scene.
7 years ago
On a humid summer day, Shawnray Byrd works a new job renovating a home just outside Pittsburgh. During a break, he says he’s grateful t ...
7 years ago
Listen 7:08Lawyers for Kavanaugh accusers question FBI’s thoroughness
Lawyers for two women who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct are casting doubt on the thoroughness of the FBI investigation.
7 years ago
N.J. beachfront homeowner admits cutting down dune trees
A Pennsylvania man has admitted he cut down some trees on sand dunes near his beachfront property in southern New Jersey.
7 years ago
Delaware County residents want to end private control of Thornton prison
Group hopes to convince Delco officials to take over George W. Hill Correctional Facility.
7 years ago
Listen 1:05Despite outlier status, Pa. lawmakers don’t make public defense a priority
If you hunt hard enough around Harrisburg, it is possible to find lawmakers who are on board with allocat ...
7 years ago
Listen 6:57Investigators back on scene of deadly Pennsylvania car blast
Authorities said Monday that the three people who died in a car explosion in downtown Allentown, including a father and his toddler son, ...
7 years ago
The process is a lie — and that’s the truth
The confirmation process has become a ridiculous pantomime, where nominees proclaim their generic 'philosophy' without telling you what they think about specifics.
7 years ago
Yale classmate recalls Kavanaugh as frequent, heavy drinker
Charles "Chad" Ludington, who now teaches at North Carolina State University, said he was a friend of Kavanaugh's at Yale
7 years ago
Justice Department sues California over net neutrality law
An equal playing field that prevents internet companies from slowing down or blocking some content was signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown
7 years ago
Crystal Weimer’s nightmare began in 2004, when she was arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. ...
7 years ago
Listen 8:12FBI contacts Deborah Ramirez, Kavanaugh accuser, as investigation begins
On Saturday, the FBI began its first full day of work on an additional background investigation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
7 years ago
Trump administration moves to escalate census lawsuits to Supreme Court
The DOJ's civil rights division argues that it needs responses to the citizenship question in order to better enforce the Voting Rights Act.
7 years ago
Lawmakers consider tougher penalties for vandalizing pipelines, power plants
Pa. lawmakers are considering a bill establishing tougher penalties against people who vandalize “critical infrastructure.”
7 years ago
Thousands could be deported as government targets asylum mills’ clients
More than 13,500 immigrants who were granted asylum status years ago are facing possible deportation.
7 years ago